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Joe Hisaishi, Royal Philharmonic OrchestraThe Boy and the Heron: Symphonic Suite For Piano And OrchestraDeutsche Grammophon
Jordan RakeiA Safe Place To Be WildFontana
Brigitte FontaineComme À La RadioWewantsounds
Shabazz PalacesIt’s A Style SportSub Pop
Mad ProfessorCuts & Dubs – Volume OneTest Pressing Recordings
Z-Factor (feat. Jesse Saunders)Dance Party AlbumNumero
Fontaines D.C.Dopamine ChamberXL RECORDINGS
Various ArtistsIranian FunkAkenaton
Various ArtistsIranian NuggetsAkenaton
Various ArtistsLex XXLex Records
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Michael BrookNight Song [30th Anniversary Edition]Real World Records
Ziad RahbaniAna Moush KaferWewantsounds
Antiyano ProgresivoVarious ArtistsSoundway Records
Space GhostBack From RealityPeace World Records
Holy TongueBasilikumAD 93
Kimiko Kasai with Herbie HancockButterflyBe With Records
ElasticaElastica (Deluxe Edition)Rough Trade Records
This HeatHealth and EfficiencyThis Heat Records
Letta Mbulu In The Music......The Village Never EndsBe With Records
Marcia GriffithsPlay Me Sweet And NiceBe With Records
Teodros MakonnenTeodros Makonnen With His OrganMuzikawi
Donna SummerThe Casablanca YearsDriven By Music
Héctor Lavoe¡Que Sentimiento!Concord
KNEECAP3CAGHeavenly Recordings
Willie Colón & Héctor LavoeCosa NuestraConcord
Space AfrikaQuiet StormDAIS Records
Duval Timothy & Carlos Niñorain musicCarrying Colour
The Ron Trent Collection Vol.2 (feat. Chez Damier & Ron Trent, Roland Clark & USG)Various ArtistsKing Street Sounds
Chaka KhanChakzillaBMG
Glenn UndergroundChicago State of Mind Pt. 2Organix
Telefon Tel AvivFahrenheit Fair Enough (25th Anniversary Edition)Ghostly International
GoatHeadsoupRocket Recordings
Ezra CollectiveHere Because of HopePartisan Records
Yoko OnoIt's Alright (I See Rainbows)Secretly Canadian
- 7" ATH048£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Gospel disco dance-floor filler from one of The Clark Sisters! First time on a 7" - another essential one from AOTN!
Roland Haynes Jr. & PhenixMind GamesAthens Of The North
Long overdue and very welcome - as is often the way with music on the faultless Athens of the North - this new 12" finally gives 'Mind Games' the space...
- – Mind Games
- – The Essence Of Jai
- – Song For My Father
- 1. – Mind Games
- 2. – The Essence Of Jai
- 3. – Song For My Father
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- 12" AOTN12028£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
Kenneth JordanExcitementAthens Of The North
Columbus native Kenneth Jordan was such a force in the late 80s r&b scene that local talent shows had to rewrite their rules. His voice dominated so consistently...
- 7" ATH199£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
CrisrailNovember 18, 1983Athens Of The North
You can always rely on Athens of the North to sure up pure gold each and every time. This is another case in point: Chris Rael's 'November 18, 1983' is...
- 7" ATH189£15.99In stockAdd to Bag
Girls Of The Internet & James Alexander BrightSomeone Somewhere / Where Is Your LoveAthens Of The North
Dynamic, multi-limbed house outfit Girls of the Internet have collaborated with Athens of the North for a special, limited edition two track tour 12”,...
- 12" AOTN12025£16.99In stockAdd to Bag
James Alexander BrightCool CoolAthens Of The North
We have been waiting for this full length to drop ever since we were tased by the lead single a month or so ago. There was already no doubting James Alexander...
- – Straight Line
- – Your Love
- – Fall For You
- – Cool Cool
- – Catch My Breath
- – Aguas Blancas
- – I Feel Alive ft Letherette
- – YSYSYS
- – Fuzzy Yellow Magic
- – Hear ft Daudi Matsiko
- 1. – Straight Line
- 2. – Your Love
- 3. – Fall For You
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- LP AOTNLP 171£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
James Alexander BrightFall for YouAthens Of The North
Deep, breezy soul movements from from multi-talented vocalist, James Alexander Bright. Top, contemporary vibes from Athens Of The North!
- – Fall For You
- – Viper Flames
- 1. – Fall For You
- 2. – Viper Flames
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- 7" ATH181£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Leonard GrandsonThe Sands of ZanzibarAthens Of The North
Leonard Grandsons'The Sands of Zanziibar' is a classy, extremely rare soulful floater from ’77which has remained extremely elusive despite having a sound...
- – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
- – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
- 1. – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
- 2. – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
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- 7" ATH132£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Other LandsArchipelagosAthens Of The North
AOTN proudly present a new solo outing from long time friend & contributor to Athens of the North, Other Lands aka Gavin L.Sutherland.
Channelling his...
- – Braidbit
- – SoLong SoFar
- – Ambergris
- – Zeniba
- – Cave Code
- – Selkie Road
- – Open Sea
- – HomeWords
- – Landmasses
- – Circles
- 1. – Braidbit
- 2. – SoLong SoFar
- 3. – Ambergris
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- New LP AOTNLP060£24.00In stockAdd to Bag
Arthur PonderThe Prince of Georgia SoulAthens Of The North
Arthur Ponder, a life long Macon, Georgia resident, started his singing career in the 60s replacing Otis Redding in Johnny Jenkins & The Pinetoppersafter...
- – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
- – Sexy Lady
- – If You Want My Love
- – My Love
- – Let's Get Together for the Wrong We Have Done
- – Whatcha Gonna Do About It
- – You Are the One for Me (feat. Side Show)
- – Oh Baby Why You Want to Make Me Cry
- – You Talk Too Much
- – It's You Girl
- 1. – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
- 2. – Sexy Lady
- 3. – If You Want My Love
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- LP AOTNLP049£22.00In stockAdd to Bag
Brotherhood BandLeather PantsAthens Of The North
Monster modern soul from 1985 by Memphis band Brotherhood Band reissued via Athens Of The North!
- – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
- – Nicci's Theme
- 1. – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
- 2. – Nicci's Theme
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- 7" ATH104£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
LevalOur LoveAthens Of The North
Reissue of this wicked, oddball, mid 80s Brit funk jam via Athens Of The North!
- – Our Love
- – It's Up to You
- 1. – Our Love
- 2. – It's Up to You
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- 7" ATH086£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Akira FreezeTell Me BabyAthens Of The North
Mid-80s boogie/soul 45 from obscure Daytona act, Akira Freeze - big vibes on both sides!
- – Tell Me Baby
- – I Remember
- 1. – Tell Me Baby
- 2. – I Remember
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- 7" ATH088£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Linkwood & Greg FoatLinkwood & Greg FoatAthens Of The North
Wicked new collaboration between two heavy hitters from the jazz and house music world. Edinburgh based electronic producer Linkwood joins forces with...
- – Es Vedra
- – Marina
- – Pressure
- – Bentley 101
- – Sa Talaia
- – Neutrino
- – Push It
- – Mysterious Richie
- 1. – Es Vedra
- 2. – Marina
- 3. – Pressure
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- LP AOTNLP032£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD AOTNCD032£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Lloyd McNeillWashington Suite (1970)Soul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records’ new ox-blood red coloured vinyl limited-edition 1000-copies worldwide LP (+ download code) issue of this very rare deep spiritual...
- – Home Rule
- – Just 71% Moor
- – 2504 Cliffbourne Pl.
- – Fountain In The Circle
- – City Tryptych
- – Fountain In The Circle
- 1. – Home Rule
- 2. – Just 71% Moor
- 3. – 2504 Cliffbourne Pl.
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- LP (Coloured Vinyl) + Download Code SJRLP374C£24.00In stockAdd to Bag
- CD SJRCD374£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release SJRD374£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jerome Derradji & Rob SevierThe American Boogie Down - Past DuePast Due
The American Boogie Down finally makes it on vinyl! To celebrate the 10 years anniversary of the groundbreaking compilation by Jerome Derradji & Rob Sevier...
- The Morning After – Get It
- The Right Direction – Midnight Rhythm
- DeVarne – You Are Number One
- Grayship Daviz – Get Up Get Down And Let Your Body Pop
- Tony Cook Pres. Vernon Cheely – Get To The Point
- Destiny In Time Band – Dance
- Destiny In Time Band – You Bring Out The Best In Me
- The Fabulous King – If You Like What We're Doing
- DeVarne – Kiss You Everywhere
- Visions Of Tomorrow – Galaxy
- Monofide – Party
- Lonnie Givens – The Heat Is On
- 1. The Morning After – Get It
- 2. The Right Direction – Midnight Rhythm
- 3. DeVarne – You Are Number One
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- 2×LP PASTDUEDLP03£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
XavierLove Is On The One/ Work That Sucker To Death (1981)Liberty
Work That Sucker To Death is the hit but the flip Love Is On The One is a wicked early 80s boogie funk tune - check the audio (like Freeze- Southern Freeze...
- – Love Is On The One
- 1. – Love Is On The One
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- Original 7" A-1445£8.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original USA 7"
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' or your money back!Sold out Notify me when in stock
Henry Thomas & RiseMy Dreams Are CloudedAthens Of The North
Henry Thomas low key 45 on Raptown records has until now been a featured in the record boxes of Deep Boogie and Two Step Dj's who know the deal, it's now...
- – My Dreams Are Clouded
- – Don't Wait Too Long
- 1. – My Dreams Are Clouded
- 2. – Don't Wait Too Long
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- 7" ATH046£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
John CameronJazzrockBe With Records
An enormously influential and heavy KPM set of timeless, killer breaks from 1972 by the mighty John Cameron!
- LP (180 gram) BEWITH059LP£19.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Rare EssenceDisco Fever / Huff & Puff (1978)Major Records (4)
- – Disco Fever
- 1. – Disco Fever
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- Original 7" MG 505£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed Original USA 45Sold out Notify me when in stock
Ben & Sadar'sWe Are Righteous PeopleRush Hour
Canny alliance between Sadar Bahar and Ben 'Cosmic Force' who, between them' deliver two direct, driving exotic disco nuggets for the dancefloor!...
- – We Are Righteous People
- – Bouncing Atoms
- 1. – We Are Righteous People
- 2. – Bouncing Atoms
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- 12" RH-STORE JAMS010£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Spencer Jackson Family and The PharaohsBring Back Peace To The WorldLuv N' Haight
**Reissue of this ESSENTIAL gospel soul/funk 45!** Hard-hitting, raw, gospel soul business from Chicago legends, The Spencer Jackson Family with added...
- – Bring Back Peace To The World Pt. I
- – Bring Back Peace To The World Pt. II
- 1. – Bring Back Peace To The World Pt. I
- 2. – Bring Back Peace To The World Pt. II
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- 7" F-LH7089£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Elijah MinnelliSlats / DubBreadminster County Council
A Sounds Of The Universe Exclusive. 300 only!
The welcome return of Elijah Minnelli with 'SLATS' his 4th limited 7" single which blends his unique take...
- – Slats
- – Dub
- 1. – Slats
- 2. – Dub
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- 7" (SOTU Exclusive) EM004£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Theo Parrish feat Amp FiddlerGentrified Love Part 3Sound Signature
Third instalment of Theo Parrsih's highly succesful 'Gentrified Love' series featuring Amp Fiddler. Another deep, soulful, sun-kissed 12" set to light...
- Theo Parrish – Trust
- Theo Parrish – My Soul
- 1. Theo Parrish – Trust
- 2. Theo Parrish – My Soul
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- 12" SS066£12.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Shina Williams & His African PercussionistsAgboju LogunStrut
Strut reissue Shina Williams’ monster Nigerian disco anthem ‘Agboju Logun’, pairing the rare original album version (released on Phonodisk Nigeria)...
- – Agboju Logun (12" Version)
- – Agboju Logun (LP Version)
- 1. – Agboju Logun (12" Version)
- 2. – Agboju Logun (LP Version)
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- 12" STRUT154S£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Oscar WeathersWe're Running out of Time / CountdownFantasy Love Records
Reissue of the stunning 'We're Running out of Time / Countdown' gospel-disco double-header from US soul singer, Oscar Weathers. These breezy, disco steppers...
- – We're Running Out Of Time
- – Countdown
- 1. – We're Running Out Of Time
- 2. – Countdown
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- 12" FL007£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Dokta VenomMood Swings EPFar Out Recordings
Dokta Venom's latest notch on the Far Out catalogue fuses broken beat, garage, house and boogie. Check!
- – See The Sun
- – Mood Swings
- – I Owe U Something
- – Soul Krush
- 1. – See The Sun
- 2. – Mood Swings
- 3. – I Owe U Something
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- 12" JD038£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Charles EarlandComing To You Live (RSD 2017 Reissue)Columbia
Official Sony / Columbia reissue of Charles Earland's Coming To You Live another one of those rare infectious 12" releases which has grown...
- – Coming To You Live
- – I Will Never Tell
- 1. – Coming To You Live
- 2. – I Will Never Tell
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- 12" 180gm AS 885P£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Pop Makossa: The Invasive Dance Beat Of Cameroon 1976-84Analog Africa
Analog Africa release 'Pop Makossa: The Invasive Dance Beat Of Cameroon 1976-84' an explosive compilation highlighting the period when funk and disco...
- Dream Stars – Pop-Makossa
- Mystic Djim – Yaounde Girls
- Bill Loko – Nen Lambo
- Pasteur Lappe – Sanaga Calypso
- Eko Roosevelt – Monguele Mam
- Olinga Gaston – Ngon Engap
- Emmanuel Kahe & Jeanette Kemogne – Ye Medjuie
- Nkodo Si Tony – Mininga Meyong Mese
- Pasteur Lappe – Sekele Movement
- Bernard Ntone – Mussoliki
- Pat´Ndoye – More Love
- Clement Djimogne – Africa
- 1. Dream Stars – Pop-Makossa
- 2. Mystic Djim – Yaounde Girls
- 3. Bill Loko – Nen Lambo
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- 2×LP AALP083£23.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD + Book AACD083£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Vin GordonWay Over YonderStudio 16
From the man who played trombone on the all time classic Studio 1 anthem "Real Rock" comes forward with the long over due reissue of his first solo album...
- – Easy Living
- – Medley: Fiddler Rock, Reel Rock
- – Green Callie
- – Confucious
- – So Delightful
- – Medley: Summer Time, Blue Moon
- – Lovable You
- – Way Over Yonder
- 1. – Easy Living
- 2. – Medley: Fiddler Rock, Reel Rock
- 3. – Green Callie
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- LP STU 16 LP 008£16.00In stockAdd to Bag
Tolouse Low TraxDecades Vol.IIIAntinote
The thrid an final installment of archive material, selected by Antinote. A killer suite of lo-fi, tribal-infused techno and bit-crushed MPC workouts!
- – E-Sadam
- – Marina Dub
- – Boutique Beast
- – Metal Tent
- – Tazza
- 1. – E-Sadam
- 2. – Marina Dub
- 3. – Boutique Beast
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- 12" ATN030-3£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Marta Ren & The GroovelvetsI'm Not Your Regular Woman / Be Ma FelaRecord Kicks
Instant collector's item. By popular demand, the 3rd super ltd edition reissue of Marta Ren & The Groovelvets MEGA in-demand 45 "I'm Not Your Regular Woman"...
- – I'm Not Your Regular Woman
- – Be Ma Fela
- 1. – I'm Not Your Regular Woman
- 2. – Be Ma Fela
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- 7" RK45061TT£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ernie and The Top NotesDap Walk / Things Are BetterSoul Jazz Records
Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
KILLER NEW ORLEANS FUNK PARTY BOMB!!
One of the rarest of all New...
- Ernie and The Top Notes – Dap Walk
- Ernie and The Top Notes – Things Are Better
- 1. Ernie and The Top Notes – Dap Walk
- 2. Ernie and The Top Notes – Things Are Better
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- 7" SJR390-7£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
GQLies Athens Of The North
LONG OUT OF PRINT!!! BACK IN PRINT!!!Played By Theo Parrish
2 Deep Disco Classics on 45 for the first time! Two gems ‘Lies’ and ‘Is It Cool?’...
- – Lies
- – Is It Cool?
- 1. – Lies
- 2. – Is It Cool?
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- 7" ATH011£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Chip WickhamLa SombraLovemonk
Manchester-bred flautist and saxophonist Chip Wickham further enhances the impressive flow of Jazz from the Manchester scene with his latest outing - La...
- – La Sombra
- – Sling Shot
- – Red Planet
- – The Detour
- – Pushed Too Far
- – Tokyo Slow Mo
- – La Leyenda Del Tiempo
- 1. – La Sombra
- 2. – Sling Shot
- 3. – Red Planet
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- LP LMNK54LP£15.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Tinga StewartWe Can Work It OutForm
Limited original 7" stock of Tinga Stewart's 1976 roots cover of Paul McCartney tune with wicked dub on the flip. Form Records JA Original.
- – We Can Work It Out
- – Make It Version
- 1. – We Can Work It Out
- 2. – Make It Version
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- 7"£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock